Of course, there is a second, if not more common, question that quickly comes to mind when thinking about dung beetles and ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife. ODWC issues permits to landowners, lessees or their designated agents to ...

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The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future. If you have an annual hunting license, then ...

Recreational shooters are proving to be a major contributor to wildlife conservation. When shooters purchase sporting arms and ammunition, manufacturers then pay an excise tax to the federal ...

The Cy Curtis Award was established in 1972 to recognize trophy deer taken throughout Oklahoma. Today the award also recognizes trophy Oklahoma mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear as well as the ...

Open Water Area: 816,379 acres (330,378 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type was open water during all seasons at the time of data acquisition for the current classification (circa 2012). 99 ...

Watchable Wildlife Potentially Deadly Spiders by Justin Veach, Education Intern Mehgan F. Murphy blaCk WidoW spider Rosa Pineda broWN reCluse spider ...

Though most conspicuous during the spring breeding season, two Oklahoma look-alike grouse, the greater and lesser ...

Deer hunting just got a lot easier in Oklahoma. That's because a new hunting license structure has reduced the requirements for deer hunters during archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons. New this year ...

STEP 1: All applicants (residents and non-residents) must possess or purchase a valid Oklahoma hunting license for the current calendar year of the drawing. Licenses are sold online at ...